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Rivalry Games Heat Up Black Friday College Football

11/28/2025

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Summary

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The Black Friday schedule features rivalry games with playoff implications in the final week of the regular season.
No. 4 Georgia faces No. 19 Georgia Tech at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Texas hosts No. 3 Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. ET.
No. 6 Ole Miss faces Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl.
Ole Miss is on the verge of a College Football Playoff berth.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), which had faced criticism for its exclusivity. The inaugural CFP featured four teams, culminating in Ohio State's victory over Oregon for the national title on January 12, 2015. The CFP's evolution emphasizes competitive fairness and fan engagement, with plans to expand to twelve teams in 2024.

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Story summary

The Black Friday schedule features rivalry games with playoff implications in the final week of the regular season.
No. 4 Georgia faces No. 19 Georgia Tech at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Texas hosts No. 3 Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. ET.
No. 6 Ole Miss faces Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl.
Ole Miss is on the verge of a College Football Playoff berth.

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